Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner — Lead Shifts & Grow

SGS Care; Wigan; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated childcare organization in Wigan is seeking a Senior Childcare Practitioner to support children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This role involves acting as a mentor and developing essential life skills within a nurturing environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in residential care. Join a growing organization offering career progression and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Career Progression Pathway

Comprehensive Training Academy

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential setting supporting children.
• Essential: Full UK Driving Licence.
• Commitment to understanding UK dialects.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Act as a positive role model for children.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding processes.

Skills

Experience working with children in residential care

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Fluency in English

Education

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care (considered)

Job description

A dedicated childcare organization in Wigan is seeking a Senior Childcare Practitioner to support children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This role involves acting as a mentor and developing essential life skills within a nurturing environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in residential care. Join a growing organization offering career progression and comprehensive training.